Rothko
Many of you may have long been back to your normal lives, but Ben has this week off so we're having a soft-landing from our holiday. Today, I finally hung the enigmatic Rothko calendar, and am pleased with my choice, but even with the shades closed, I cannot get a shot without reflection.
I can't imagine standing in front of a real Rothko: the emotional impact, surface texture, details. In 2003, probably the only opportunity in my life to do so, I avoided Tate Modern simply because I hated Rothko. Oh well, live and learn.
This piece is "Green and Maroon" (1953), if you want to look for more accurate photographs. The colors on the calendar are a wee bit more rusty compared to what I'm seeing on my screen.
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Rothko is excellent, and among my favorite modern artists. The BBC did an outstanding program on Rothko and his work in the Power of Art series - I highly recommend watching it on YouTube. It is cut into six parts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXZFLf9zHjs
Kevin, as described in the linked post, that's when I changed my mind completely. But thanks for the link - that was the only episode I forgot to tape. Now I can revisit.
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